Fuji, June 2025 – At the legendary Fuji Speedway in Japan, the PROFICAR-backed Leipert Motorsport team once again demonstrated strong form in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia. With a double pole in qualifying, dominant pace throughout the weekend, and three podium finishes, the team clearly reaffirmed its ambitions in the championship.
Dominant in Practice and Qualifying
Leipert Motorsport showed promising pace from the very beginning – particularly Brendon Leitch in the #89, who made an early statement during free practice. In the first qualifying session, he secured a commanding pole position, while Ethan Brown in the sister car #27 impressed with second place. In Q2, the team delivered again: Nicolas Pirttilahti matched Leitch’s performance and put the #27 on overall pole, while Jiajun Song (#89) qualified sixth in class. Two sessions, two poles – a commanding double pole for Leipert Motorsport.
Race 1: Two Class Podiums to Start the Weekend
The opening race of the weekend delivered a solid start: Brendon Leitch (#89) dominated the first stint before handing over to Jiajun Song, who brought the car home in third place in the Pro-Am class. Meanwhile, the #27 pairing of Brown/Pirttilahti ran in second for much of the race but ultimately crossed the line in third place in the Pro class.
Race 2: Victory for Leitch/Song, Missed Podium for Pirttilahti/Brown
In Race 2, Nicolas Pirttilahti (#27) once again started from pole and confidently led the field until the pit window. The mid-race driver change to Ethan Brown went smoothly. However, a late-race spin without contact dashed hopes for another podium. P4 in class was a frustrating result after such a strong performance.
The Leitch/Song duo provided the team highlight of the weekend: after a steady start, they capitalized on a safety car shortly before the pit window. Once Leitch took over, he charged through the field – moving from 16th overall to 1st in the Pro-Am class and 2nd overall. A well-earned class win that perfectly showcased the skill and determination of both drivers and team.
Management Pleased with Strong Weekend
Team Principals Marc Poos and Marcel Leipert summed it up:
“This was a very positive weekend for our team – three podium finishes, a double pole, and strong performances all around. We’re truly proud of our drivers and the entire crew. We scored valuable points and proved once again that we’re a top contender in Asia. Managing back-to-back events on two continents at the same time was a challenge – but the whole team delivered an outstanding performance “
Looking Ahead: Next Stop – South Korea
The next round of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia will take place from July 18 to 20 at the Inje Speedium in South Korea. The goal: build on the strong performance in Fuji and continue scoring valuable championship points.
